PL Lighting Systems For Greenhouse Applications

News release # 1, dated 2001

 

Commercial /Greenhouse Fixtures

suggested intensity charts

news release # 2, dated 2002



High Pressure Sodium Fixtures :

 




Metal Halides are available in 400 and 1000 watt versions




Reflector Types - Six Popular Styles

 



A. Midi Reflector - specially designed for the modern greenhouse to allow you to work with one row per bay in 26' and 32' bays. For suspension heights over 6', depending on light level.

B. Medium Reflector - designed for more retangular illumination field.

C. Deep Reflector - designed for a square illumination field for deep penetration of light into the crop.

D. Wide Reflector - designed for a more rectangular illumination field.

E. Superwide - designed for a more retangular field and suitable for very low mounting heights depending on the light level required.

F. 1000 watt - Designed for the 1000 watt fixtures. Deep pentetration into the crop. Best preformance at a mounting hieght of 8' or higher.



Summary of suggested plant lighting levels in Greenhouses

LUX
FOOT CANDLES

CUT FLOWERS

Fresia

3760
350

Alstromeria

4300
400

Rose

4840-6450
450-600

Cut

3760
350

Gerbera

4300
400

Lilies

3760
350

Potted Plants

Miniature Rose

6450-8600
600-800

Chrysanthemum

3760
350

Kalanchoe

3760
350

Begonia

3760
350

Cylamen

3760
350

Orchids

4840
450

Nursery Stock

4840
450

Bedding Plants

4300-4840
400-450

Plugs

4840-5900
450-550

Lettuce

4840
450

Tomatoes

11000
1000

Cucumber

Research data on request



For future information / quotation contact us:
agropon@agroponic.com

Published July 10, 2001


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908 Ranchview Cres. NW., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3G 1P9
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